Welcome to a unique show, where three special guests will help me understand what is going on in Australia, as it builds towards it’s referendum aka The Voice. Australians are being asked to vote for an alteration to the Australian Constitution, which will give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a voice to parliament on matters relating to their community.
For me it’s a clear YES! We have never done right by our first nation’s people and 80% of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are in favour, with the other 20% (based on my understanding) fighting for more rights, which I respect as well. However, as an Australian living outside the country, I am not in the middle of this vicious fight, and it’s despairing to see divisive politics ruling the day again, just like we saw during the last Referendum on the right of the LQBTQIA to marry. As a result, it’s driving people and communities apart and causing great pain.
To help me and other Aussies living abroad, as well as the rest of the world watching on, potentially wondering if Australia is a truly racist country, I have invited three legends in my life: Willhemina (Willie) Wahlin; Cymbeline King; and Gavin Warring, to join me, so we can discuss what it’s all about, why we are seeing such strong division and rhetoric, the role of the media and more.
Come and join us for an open-hearted conversation on what’s going on, with three beautiful friends passionately fighting for a better and more equal Australia. Unfortunately, I don’t have any NO voters in my community to invite, but we won’t dismiss credible opposition in our discussion. It’s important to listen to all perspectives after all.
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